There's so much to explore when considering the transformations the payments industry has undergone in the 40 years since The Green Sheet launched. The industry's first trade magazine began as an email newsletter for merchant level salespeople, ISOs, and emerging payment processors and platforms looking for guidance at a time when information was scarce. Little did anyone know at the time what an astounding opportunity the acquiring side of payments, along with the associated new business services that emerged around it, presented.
For this issue's lead article, we turned to members of The Green Sheet Advisory Board, asking them to share their experiences and perspectives from their tenure as leaders in the payments and fintech sphere. Some have been in the industry since the early days; others joined at various points along the way. They all gained insights as they grew into their respective roles.
One role industry leaders have taken on through the years is that of contributing writer for this magazine. Our archives attest to the wide range of wisdom they've shared. Have a look at www.greensheet.com/search.php?node=bylineDisplay. Contributors' articles in herein include tips on interpreting the nuances of other people's body language; how smaller merchants with limited resources can compete with large corporations that offer shoppers a seamless payment experience; what to know about ecommerce business operations in Turkey, which is on the way toward becoming a fully digital society; and how modern back-office systems can improve employee retention.
One joy of reporting on our sphere is that we never lack for news to report week in, week out. A selection of stories we've covered recently are highlighted in News Briefs. These include New Jersey's passage of a law capping credit card surcharges to prevent businesses from profiting from the practice; the European Union official adoption of the Digital Operational Resilience Act, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in information and communications technology within the financial sector; merchants's concerns about impending interchange rate increases, which, according to CMSPI, could cost them an extra $502 million; a shift from plastic to paper card products that reflects a growing commitment to sustainable practices; and widespread concerns about the looming PCI DSS 4.0 compliance deadline set for March 2025.
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